Last weekend (August 30-31), various news stories circulated in the entertainment industry, attracting public attention.
First, BTS member Jimin acknowledged rumors of his relationship and breakup with actress Song Da-eun, while fellow member Jungkook was in the news after a suspect was caught breaking into his home. Former soccer player Park Ji-sung's wife, former announcer Kim Min-ji, expressed her displeasure over false information, while singer Yoo Seung-jun spoke about the cancellation of his visa denial via YouTube. Actor Go Kyung-pyo faced a misunderstanding regarding the remodeling of the Jamwon Han River swimming pool, leading to a humorous incident.
Here, we compile the hot news from the past weekend in the entertainment industry.
◆ BTS Jimin Denies Dating Rumors with Song Da-eun: 'Not Currently'
BTS member Jimin has addressed rumors regarding his relationship with actress Song Da-eun.
His agency, Big Hit Music, announced on the 31st of last month, "We have refrained from commenting to respect Jimin's privacy and the individual involved. However, due to numerous speculative reports about the artist's personal life and rampant rumors that are not true, we find it necessary to clarify the minimum facts."
They added, "The artist had previously had a mutual interest with the other person, but that was several years ago, and currently they are not dating." Additionally, they requested, "We ask that you refrain from indiscriminate speculation about his personal life and avoid actions that could cause harm to individuals associated with the artist."
The dating rumors began when Song Da-eun posted a video on TikTok with Jimin on the 27th. The video showed her opening her front door and waiting for Jimin in front of the elevator as he approached her.
◆ Kim Min-ji, Wife of Park Ji-sung, Shocked by Fake News: 'Living Our Own Way'
Kim Min-ji, the wife of former soccer player Park Ji-sung, expressed her displeasure regarding false information related to her.
On the 31st, she stated on her Instagram, "It seems that the story of my husband and I meeting and getting married is simply too bland to satisfy the dopamine-seeking tribe."
The photo she shared included false information surrounding the couple. Kim Min-ji remarked, "When we were dating, all sorts of betrayal, revenge, and scandalous stories emerged, and recently there are rumors about opposition to our marriage, divorce, and even a third pregnancy. Divorce and pregnancy? Wow," expressing her astonishment.
She continued, "Thank you for your interest in our lives, aunties and uncles. But sorry, we're not that exciting. While material like opposition from parents and wacky tales can be fun, my husband has always been a well-known top husband material," she stated.
Currently, the post has been deleted. She explained, "I was surprised by how many articles came out claiming I was enraged, so I deleted it," and added, "My husband and I continue to live our lives in our own way."
◆ BTS Jungkook's Home Invaded Again: Suspect Arrested
A suspect who unlawfully entered BTS member Jungkook's home parking lot has been arrested.
On the 31st, the Yongsan Police Department in Seoul announced that they arrested a woman in her 40s for trespassing on Jungkook's private residence parking lot the day before.
The woman entered by following a vehicle into the parking lot, and it was discovered by a security guard checking CCTV, who reported the incident to the police.
Previously, a Chinese woman in her 30s attempted to intrude into Jungkook's house in June and was charged with attempted trespass on the 27th of last month.
◆ Yoo Seung-jun Says, 'Only After Losing Did I Realize Its Value'
Singer Yoo Seung-jun, who won a lawsuit against the refusal of his visa issuance, shared his thoughts.
On the 31st, Yoo posted a video titled 'Yoo Seung-jun Life Talk' on his YouTube channel.
In the video, he expressed his affection for his family, stating, "If there is one great blessing in my life, it is having my loving wife and family." He continued, "The more difficult and painful it gets, love, understanding, and solace become closer and deeper," adding, "When going through hardships, the fake and real can be distinguished, and the finite and infinite can also be separated."
Yoo remarked, "How wonderful it would be if we could learn life without mistakes and regrets. Life teaches us as we grow old with wrinkles and gray hair. No one is an exception," and added, "Only after losing did I realize the value, so I am a rather foolish person."
He concluded, "It hasn't been easy, but I’ve come this far. Is there an easy life in this world?"
◆ Go Kyung-pyo Clears Up Misunderstandings about Jamwon Han River Swimming Pool: 'Happy Ending'
Actor Go Kyung-pyo addressed misunderstandings regarding the remodeling of the Jamwon Han River swimming pool.
On the 31st, Go Kyung-pyo posted on his Instagram, "It has been enjoyable all this time. Jamwon Han River Swimming Pool. I’ve heard that the Jamwon Han River swimming pool will soon undergo renovations and will no longer be an adult's swimming pool. I thought it was gradually improving in size and depth, but I’ve heard that after this year, we won't be able to enjoy swimming as we do now. I hope that is not true, but it is sad."
In response, a netizen clarified that the Jamwon Han River Swimming Pool is being renovated due to facility deterioration.
Upon hearing this, Go Kyung-pyo expressed his happiness about the resolution of misunderstandings, saying, "Happy ending along with the resolved misunderstanding."
◆ YouTuber '990 Won Salt Bread' Shuka World Apologizes: 'I Think There Was a Misunderstanding'
Shuka, the operator of the YouTube channel 'Shuka World', apologized for selling bread at lower prices than the market.
On the 1st, Shuka World stated that on the 31st, Shuka said during a broadcast, "I thought people would like cheap bread, but it seems they did not. I apologize," and added, "I have never criticized self-employed individuals. I am also self-employed. I wanted to discuss the structural problem of bread prices, but it seems it was interpreted in another direction, which is unfortunate."
He continued, "If there are those who felt offended, I think there was a misunderstanding."
Previously, Shuka World opened a pop-up store called 'ETF Bakery' on the 30th of last month, selling salt bread and other bakery items at low prices, with salt bread priced at 990 won and plain bread at 1990 won. This led to criticism among self-employed individuals, who felt it depicted existing bakeries as taking undue profits.